Miso-Glazed Salmon with Steamed Rice and Asparagus

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A simple yet deeply flavorful dish featuring salmon glazed with sweet miso and mirin, served with tender steamed rice and crisp-tender asparagus. This Japanese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, White miso paste, Mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Bring 1.5 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a rice cooker or medium saucepan. Add 1 cup short-grain white rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Trim woody ends from 1 pound asparagus. Steam over boiling water for 5-7 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Brush the miso glaze evenly over the top of the salmon. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve salmon over steamed rice with steamed asparagus on the side.

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